howMed Know Yourself
You use your fingers and thumbs to do everything from grasping objects to playing musical instruments to typing. When there … Read More »
Finger Injuries and Disorders
Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of more than 30 inherited diseases. They all cause muscle weakness and muscle loss. … Read More »
Sjogren’s Syndrome
Sjogren’s syndrome is a disease that causes dryness in your mouth and eyes. It can also lead to dryness in … Read More »
Dislocations
Dislocations are joint injuries that force the ends of your bones out of position. The cause is often a fall … Read More »
Myositis
Myositis means inflammation of the muscles that you use to move your body. An injury, infection, or autoimmune disease can … Read More »
Osteoarthritis
Also known as Degenerative joint disease, OA, Osteoarthrosis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It causes pain, swelling, … Read More »
Elbow Injuries and Disorders
Your elbow joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the elbow joint move. … Read More »
Craniofacial Abnormalities
Craniofacial is a medical term that relates to the bones of the skull and face. Craniofacial abnormalities are birth defects … Read More »
Connective Tissue Disorders
Connective tissue is the material inside your body that supports many of its parts. It is the “cellular glue” that … Read More »
Spine Injuries and Disorders
Your backbone, or spine, is made up of 26 bone discs called vertebrae. The vertebrae protect your spinal cord and … Read More »
